Muscles of the Neck Flashcards by Morgan Merritt | Brainscape

Q

digastric

A

depresses mandible, opens mouth, and elevates/stedies the hyoid bone during speech and swollowing

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Q

omohyoid

A

depresses hyoid bone and larynx

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Q

sternothyroid

A

pulls larynx and hyoid bone inferiorily

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Q

sternohyoid

A

depresses hyoid bone and larynx

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Q

sternocleidomastoid

A

together they flex the neck, but apart one side bends the neck towards the shoulder while turning the face to the opposite side

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